April 2018 NOA2 ----> NVC [Part II]

[Greenbaum 12,258]

22 minutes ago, krinar said:

i know i found that weird as well. i contacted my attorney and they were confused why they wanted that form to begin with...nonetheless i have the completed forms already so well send it along with the police report and hope for the best i guess

The document is still being used, but like you said it would have been used in conjunction with the I-129f. The DS-160 was designed to incorporate that document in  the DS-160. It's baffling to me also.

[DPP123 403]

Not married yet but starting my AOS paperwork. I came across this link and found it useful for those starting to put AOS paperwork together. 

 

https://yaztalksalot.wordpress.com/2017/09/28/adjustment-of-status-from-k1-visa

 

[Greenbaum 12,258]

5 hours ago, DPP123 said:

Not married yet but starting my AOS paperwork. I came across this link and found it useful for those starting to put AOS paperwork together. 

 

https://yaztalksalot.wordpress.com/2017/09/28/adjustment-of-status-from-k1-visa

 

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Nice link. Very organized and detailed.

[faycher 54]

On ‎2018‎年‎7‎月‎4‎日 at 11:42 PM, Naes said:

@Yuilicious @faycher

 

congrats to both! I do think it is about the summer too (faycher if it changed to nonimmigrant no need to worry anything anymore it will get issued and send soon, I actually was checking to see yours ) 

 

in may (golden week time before and after) too it took longer than 1 week normal issue time of japan  waiting for your visas on hand!

@NaesI thought so that once it changes to NIV AP it will be issued soon. But the situation turns out not really. it has been 12 days since my interview and the CEAC status changed to NIV AP since July 1st which is 4 work days from now. I was not worrying too much until I received an email from embassy as follow:

 

Your visa application is currently under additional administrative processing, and the Embassy is unable to process your case any further until the administrative processing is completed. Although we understand your concern, we are unable to advise you with any degree of accuracy how much longer the processing will take. Your understanding on this matter is highly appreciated. We will return your passport as soon as your processing is complete.
 

I start to feel that it is not a normal AP. it is something additional like I thought. I am a foreigner in JP. I do not know if it is the case or not. I am not from a banned country. 

Everyone any thoughts?

 

[Naes 12,205]

1 hour ago, faycher said:

@NaesI thought so that once it changes to NIV AP it will be issued soon. But the situation turns out not really. it has been 12 days since my interview and the CEAC status changed to NIV AP since July 1st which is 4 work days from now. I was not worrying too much until I received an email from embassy as follow:

 

Your visa application is currently under additional administrative processing, and the Embassy is unable to process your case any further until the administrative processing is completed. Although we understand your concern, we are unable to advise you with any degree of accuracy how much longer the processing will take. Your understanding on this matter is highly appreciated. We will return your passport as soon as your processing is complete.
 

I start to feel that it is not a normal AP. it is something additional like I thought. I am a foreigner in JP. I do not know if it is the case or not. I am not from a banned country. 

Everyone any thoughts?

 

Well I’m pretty pissed at that then! 

 

I dont think its about you being a foreigner though, not do I think it is real AP, because Embassy in japan is pretty strict about their updates (check their AP page, if your interview date is already shown for other cases)

 

Do you know if anyone else who were around the same time and k1 got their passports back?

 

did you try giving them a call? You know just to ask what’s up(talk with the English speaking staff they’re more clear and helpful)

[faycher 54]

42 minutes ago, Naes said:

Well I’m pretty pissed at that then! 

 

I dont think its about you being a foreigner though, not do I think it is real AP, because Embassy in japan is pretty strict about their updates (check their AP page, if your interview date is already shown for other cases)

 

Do you know if anyone else who were around the same time and k1 got their passports back?

 

did you try giving them a call? You know just to ask what’s up(talk with the English speaking staff they’re more clear and helpful)

@Naes Yeah. I checked the AP webpage in US embassy Tokyo, and there is no date of 25th June is under AP. It might mean that I might not be in the category of the AP should shown in that page? I have no idea lol

Well Yuilicious has got her "issued" status last Friday which is what she PMed me. Her interview date was a week later than mine. So it made me sure that my case is not due to embassy workload in summer season.

I called once last Thursday. But the customer service just told me that they will forward this message to the officer, because they do not have access to information any further from her end.

And on Friday, that was the reply email I received from the embassy.

 

I plan to have wedding on 5th August. But now seems like I am not sure I can make it to my wedding sadly. 

[oldowan 47]

Fiancee had interview on 26 June.  Birth Certificate was not original and they wanted my 2017 W-2 and Income tax forms (we were October 2017 filers).

Second interview with requested documents on 3 July,  Approved!

She picked up her Visa on 5 July!  Just about a year to the day when I started filling out our I-129F!

 

What a process, eh?

[Guacamole 60]

Hi everyone, after everything and all the frustration. I can finally happily say that I've been approved. I feel such a heavy burden lifted off my chest I wanna cry. :')

[LydiaP 215]

So what started June 15, 2017 has ended today, July 10, 2018. Alex was delivered his visa today and we've purchased his ticket and he will arrive a week from today (July 17). Our courthouse wedding is August 14! This feels surreal. 

[faycher 54]

Thank God!

Finally to the end of this journey! my visa is issued after 15 days of Administrative processing after interview.

Hope you all goes well in the following process!

[Greenbaum 12,258]

It's getting real quiet in here. I hope that last person that leaves remembers to turn off the lights.

[D & JL 104]

12 minutes ago, Greenbaum said:

It's getting real quiet in here. I hope that last person that leaves remembers to turn off the lights.

Haha that will be me soon! My nvc update is In Transit.. But I appreciate all your help it kept me sane most of this phase 😂

[kemm360 144]

1 hour ago, D & JL said:

Haha that will be me soon! My nvc update is In Transit.. But I appreciate all your help it kept me sane most of this phase 😂

I thought it was gonna be me so please do remember to turn off the lights as @Greenbaum suggested lol... My interview is 26th of this month... 😊

[kemm360 144]

@Greenbaum I finalized my medicals today and i was told i have to pay extra for the vaccination but unfortunately my debit card wouldn't go through so the doctor said that it is not a problem, that since it is K1 Visa, i can either get the vaccine shots here in South Africa or i can go get it there in the US that it is not a problem, he is 1 of the 2 doctors that is approved for US medicals in South Africa...

 

What do you think? Or should i make another appointment for next week and go with cash?

[Greenbaum 12,258]

1 hour ago, kemm360 said:

@Greenbaum I finalized my medicals today and i was told i have to pay extra for the vaccination but unfortunately my debit card wouldn't go through so the doctor said that it is not a problem, that since it is K1 Visa, i can either get the vaccine shots here in South Africa or i can go get it there in the US that it is not a problem, he is 1 of the 2 doctors that is approved for US medicals in South Africa...

 

What do you think? Or should i make another appointment for next week and go with cash?

It's better to have them finished there if not you will have additional costs once you arrive in the US and begin your AOS after marriage. Here is why.

 

If you have them completed there in SA your costs are going to be cheaper than if you had them completed in the US. If you have them completed in the SA the medical examiner will complete your DS-3025 as "complete" which allows you to submit that document with your AOS without having to pay an additional fee to a civil surgeon (CS) to finish the vaccinations and to produce the I-693 form. That service alone will run you $75 to $200 plus.

 

So yes, by all means get them completed in SA before leaving for the States. Best to go next week, as you have planned, and have them completed. Be sure the medical facility gives you an updated DS-3025 that states everything is "complete". Here is an example of that form https://panelphysician.org/ds3025/.  If you look toward the bottom there is a check box that states "US vaccination requirements COMPLETE (Requesting a Blanket Waiver)" whereupon you want that to be checked.

 

I hope I have been able to articulate the need for the vaccinations to be completed in your Home Country.